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Mercy and Justice in "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight"
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A seven page paper on this anonymously-written fourteenth century narrative poem. The paper shows how the concept of chivalry paralleled the ideas inherent in the medieval Christian doctrines of mercy, justice, and salvation. Bibliography lists two sources.
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Messages In Fiction:Confronting The Unknown
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Freud once wrote about fiction - in an essay called, The Uncanny, in which he described the psychological processes that are often found in what may be called 'ghost' stories. This 8 page paper proposes that the 'ghost' or 'horror' story teaches the reader about themselves - what it is that lies deep within the unconscious and is in need of enlightenment. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Metaphor and Meaning in John Donne’s “The Flea”
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This 5 page report discusses John Donne’s poem “The Flea.” Donne (1572-1631), English poet, writer, and clergyman, has come to be considered as the greatest of the metaphysical poets and one of the greatest writers of the poetry of love. Donne belonged to a group of writers for whom personal passion was more important than social prominence, and whose writing reflected the gender bias of their century. Donne’s use of metaphor and language establish the ways in which he sees connections, romantic and meaningful, in even the most commonplace of circumstances. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Metaphor and Symbol in Fitzgerald and Guterson
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A six page paper comparing F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" and David Guterson's "Snow Falling on Cedars" in terms of their use of metaphor and symbol in their novels. The paper asserts that the use of such imagery deepens the reader's appreciation of the author's meaning. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Metaphysics In The Work Of Arthur C. Clarke
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A 9 page paper on the works of this famed British science fiction writer. Looking at a number of his most famous fictional works such as The City and the Stars, Childhood's End, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and Rendezvous with Rama, this paper concludes that Clarke is at his best when he combines physics and metaphysics, because he recognizes that in the end they are exactly the same thing. Bibliography lists eight sources.
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Meursault: A Meaningful Life?
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A 6 page paper which examines the character of Meursault in Albert Camus' book "The Stranger" and argues that he did not live a meaningful life as put forth through the notions of Vicktor Frankl in "The Meaning of Life." The views of Frankl are that by creating a work or doing a deed; by experiencing something or encountering someone; and by the attitude we take toward unavoidable suffering, we live what he saw to be a meaningful life. No additional sources cited.
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Michael Crichton's Timeline
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This 11 page paper looks at this novel about time travel with particular attention to the ending. The ending is explored in depth and the character Marek is the focus of this paper that looks at his decisions. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Michael Crichton’s “Five Patients”
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A 2 1/2 page paper which summarizes Michael Crichton’s “Five Patients.” No additional sources cited.
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Michael Crichton/Airframe
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A 3 page essay that analyzes Michael Crichton's novel Airframe. At first, this novel appears to be concerned with issues of aviation safety and possible wrongdoing on the part of the plane manufacturer. However, it becomes evident as the story unfolds that the true object of criticism in this narrative is not the airplane accident, as such, but rather the manner in which the media reports the story. The writer also analyzes how Crichton creates suspense. No additional sources cited.
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Michael Grant's "The Twelve Caesars"
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4 pages in length. Michael Grant's version of Suetonius' "The Twelve Caesars" possesses many important components of social marginalization that, if not taken in their direct context, will be overlooked by the average reader. It is essential to also look beyond the author's obvious intention with regard to the story's overall meaning so as not to miss the grand but elusive subtleties. To be sure, Suetonius' writing incorporated a significant amount of blatancy while also implying considerable obscurity, a dichotomy that has served to be the cornerstone of the author's works, which have successfully stood the test of time. Without question, "The Twelve Caesars" provides a unique insight into the relationships that exist between and among various gender/cultural restrictions as they existed in ancient society. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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